Persian Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #002FBD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
0, 47, 189 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 75%, 0%, 26% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Persian Blue
#002FBD
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #002FBD
- RGB
- 0, 47, 189
- HSL
- 225°, 100%, 37%
- CMYK
- 100, 75, 0, 26
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 225° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 37% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Persian Blue is rendered as rgb(0, 47, 189), where the blue channel is highest at 189, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Persian Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 75M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Persian Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #002FBD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 0, 47, 189;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#002FBD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 100%
M: 75%
Y: 0%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(0, 47, 189)
rgba(0, 47, 189, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #002FBD?
#002FBD is Persian Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 47, 189. It has a hue of 225°, 100%
saturation, and 37% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #002FBD?
The RGB color code for #002FBD is rgb(0, 47, 189). This means it contains 0 red,
47 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#002FBD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #002FBD in CSS?
You can use #002FBD in CSS with:
background-color: #002FBD; or color: #002FBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 47, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 75%, 0%, 26%.